About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Muriel
- Variants
- Muirgel
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
An old Irish female name in use among the medieval nobility.
The story behind Muirgheal
A medieval Irish name borne by abbesses and royal women.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; descriptive female name.
Did you know?
From muir (sea) and geal (bright) — bright as the sea.
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